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# Automations

## How to Access

Select the settings icon next to the building name and select the desired Automation (Seasonal Lockout or Economy Set Back)

## Seasonal Lockout

By selecting this Automation, you can limit temperature setpoints for a specific building during specific times of the year.

### **Season Selection**

* **Cooling Season**: Configure limits for the cooling period (e.g., summer).
* **Heating Season**: Switch to configure limits for heating (e.g., winter).

Click the desired season tab to set parameters for that season.

### **Date Range**

* **Start Date**: Enter the date when the seasonal lockout begins.
* **End Date**: Enter the date when the seasonal lockout ends.

**Note:** These are required to activate the seasonal setting.

### **Cool Setpoint Limit**

* This slider sets the **maximum allowed cooling setpoint temperature** during the lockout period.
* Example: If set to **70°F**, occupants cannot set the cooling temperature above 70°F during the specified dates.

### **Cool Setpoint Limit Restore Value**

* This slider sets the temperature value to **restore** the limit to once the lockout period ends.
* It ensures the system returns to a pre-defined state after the season ends.

### **Heat Setpoint Limit**

* Use the slider to set the **minimum allowed heating temperature**.
* Example: If set to **68°F**, occupants cannot set the thermostat below 68°F during the heating season.

### **Heat Setpoint Limit Restore Value**

* Use this slider to define what temperature the system should revert to **after the heating season ends**.
* It acts as a default reset value for the heating setpoint limit.

### **Status Toggle**

* Shows whether the seasonal lockout is **Enabled** or **Disabled**.
* **Enabled (Green)**: The lockout is active.
* **Disabled (Orange)**: The lockout is inactive.
* To disable or enable simply click on the current status.

### **Steps to Configure Cooling Season Lockout**

1. Click the **Cooling Season** tab (should be selected by default).
2. Set the **Start Date** and **End Date**.
3. Adjust the **Cool Setpoint Limit** to your desired limit.
4. Adjust the **Cool Setpoint Limit Restore Value** (optional).
5. Ensure the status shows **Enabled**.
6. Click **Update** to save the settings.

### **Steps to Configure Heating Season Lockout**

1. Click the **Heating Season** tab.
2. Set the **Start Date** and **End Date**.
3. Adjust the **Heat Setpoint Limit** using the slider.
4. Adjust the **Heat Setpoint Limit Restore Value** if necessary.
5. Confirm the status shows **Enabled**.
6. Click **Update** to apply the settings.

## Economy Set Back

The **Economy Setback** settings allow you to reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting heating or cooling setpoints during specified time periods. This helps optimize building performance during off-hours or low-occupancy periods.

### **Setting Mode**

* **Heat Settings**: Configures setbacks for heating periods.
* **Cool Settings**: Switches to configure cooling setbacks.

Click the appropriate tab based on whether you're setting a **heating** or **cooling** setback.

### **Setback Entries (Setback 1–4)**

Each setback includes the following fields:

**a. Time Field (Clock Icon)**

* Input the **time period** for the setback by clicking on the clock icon and selecting the desired time (e.g., 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
* Use a standard 24-hour or AM/PM format based on system configuration.

**b. Temperature Field (Thermometer Icon)**

* Enter the **setback temperature** for that period.
  * For **heating**, this is the *lower* temperature to maintain energy efficiency.
  * For **cooling**, this would be a *higher* temperature.

**c. Enable/Disable Toggle**

* **Off (Orange)**: The setback is inactive.
* When clicked, it toggles to **On (Green)**, enabling the setback.
* Only active setbacks will be applied during operation.

You can configure up to **four different setback periods**.

### **Steps to Configure Cool Setbacks**

1. Ensure the **Cool Settings** tab is selected.
2. For each desired setback (1–4):
   * Enter a **time range** in the field with the **clock icon** (e.g., 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM).
   * Enter a **target setback temperature** in the field with the **thermometer icon** (e.g., 76°F).
   * Toggle the switch to **On** to activate the setback.
3. Click **Update** to save the configuration.

### **Steps to Configure Heat Setbacks**

1. Ensure **Heat Settings** tab is selected.
2. For each desired setback (1–4):
   * Enter a **time range**.
   * Enter a **target setback temperature**.
   * Toggle the switch to **On** to activate it.
3. Click **Update** to save the configuration.

### **Tips**

* Stagger your setbacks to avoid overlap.
* Use cooler setpoints during nights or unoccupied hours for maximum savings.
* If using Cool Settings instead, switch tabs and follow the same process with higher cooling temperatures during inactive hours.